FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1508-2022

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Topcare health, Magnesium Citrate, SALINE LAXATIVE, Oral Solution, (1.745 g/fl oz), Cherry Flavor, 10 FL OZ (296 mL), Distributed By Topco Associates LLC Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; NDC 36800-164-38 UPC 0 36800 45530 6

Brand name
Citroma
Generic name
Magesium Citrate
Active ingredient
Magnesium Citrate
Route
Oral
NDC
36800-164
FDA application
M007
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 0546394, EXP 9/29/2023

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination of non-sterile products.

Recalling firm

Firm
Vi-Jon, LLC
Manufacturer
Topco Associates LLC
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Swan Dr, Smyrna, Tennessee 37167-2099

Distribution

Quantity
18,588 bottles
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Canada and Panama.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-07-15
FDA classified
2022-09-09
Posted by FDA
2022-09-21
Terminated
2024-05-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1508-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class I recall: Citroma · FDA Drug Recalls